How to Use taproot in a Sentence

taproot

noun
  • The plant's stem may not look that thick, but woody plants can have a deep taproot.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Plants grow from thick taproots that are quite deep on mature plants.
    — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 29 May 2018
  • These plants have long taproots that draw nutrients from deep in the soil.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
  • These tough plants have deep taproots that enable them to store some water for lean times.
    — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 29 May 2018
  • But its taproot is country, a genre rich in narrative and myth.
    — Chris Vognar, Chron, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Boiling water may even reach the taproot or at least kill the growing points on tough weeds.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Spinach plants form a deep taproot; for best growth, loosen the soil at least 1 foot deep before planting.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Purple coneflowers can live for decades and send up a fresh sprout each year from a taproot deep in the soil.
    — Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2020
  • From its lovely purple-black berries to the very tip of its stout, white taproot, the plant is poison.
    — Dave Taft, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2017
  • The taproot is very hard to remove once established, and the plant can spread rapidly.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Roots need a garden fork or trowel since taproots can run 12 inches deep.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Their taproots can be dried and ground into a coffee substitute.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
  • For roots, use a garden fork or trowel, since taproots can run 12 inches deep or more.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This nutritious green has deep taproots, and can be grown to maturity best as a fall crop.
    — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 25 Oct. 2017
  • The taproot dives deepest, anchoring the tree to its purpose.
    — Leonie H. Mattison, Mba, Edd, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This merely kills the foliage; the taproot is unharmed and will continue to push up new growth.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
  • Take time to dig out vexing taproots, such as those of dandelions and mulberry seedlings.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Flame weeding doesn't kill the taproot, so dandelions may regrow.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
  • This process works best on young weeds and may require several sessions for mature weeds with large taproots.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Pokeweed and burdock quickly send deep taproots plunging down.
    — Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Some perennials, such as dandelions, have a long, deep taproot like a carrot.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2021
  • With a few years under its belt, the taproot expands into an impressive tuber that needs to be dug out.
    — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Some weeds, such as dandelions and plantains, have a deep, carrotlike taproot.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 12 June 2017
  • Not to mention removing the roots of pesky taproots, like dandelions and thistle, can be tricky.
    — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024
  • When cut from the top, the growing point for the taproot is removed, however the growing tip for new leaves is not removed.
    — oregonlive, 15 May 2022
  • Those long, deep taproots can access water and nutrients farther down in the soil than turf grass and other plants tend to reach.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
  • Because of its long taproot, borage does not transplant well and is best direct-sown in the garden after the last spring frost.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
  • Start the seeds in biodegradable pots to minimize any disturbance to their fragile taproot and avoid transplant shock.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The weeding tool can remove grass, moss, and small taproot weeds like dandelions from the cracks in patio landscaping.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2022
  • Small and medium-size beets tend to be more flavorful, and ideally the taproot, the thin long root at the bottom, is still attached.
    — Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2021

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